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Penn, Carrey Stooges?
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by: Mike Sampson Mar. 25, 2009

You may have heard the rumors but if you're like me, you didn't really think they would pan out. But somehow they have. Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro are set to star in THE THREE STOOGES for the Farrelly Brothers and they're bringing Jim Carrey with them. Del Toro will star as Moe, Penn will star as Larry and Carrey will gain 40 lbs to star as Curly. And I swear this is not an early April Fools gag.

As I mentioned, both Penn and Del Toro had been rumored as possibilities (as had Russell Crowe at one point) but Carrey's name never came up (at least anywhere that I heard). Penn had reportedly been studying with voiceman Billy West (who did an amazing Larry Fine back on the "Howard Stern Show") to get his voice down. As Variety notes, it would be Penn's first comedy since 1989 and a surprising one giving his recent Oscar win for MILK.

Now that the cast is set, the Farrelly brothers will fine tune the script and look to have production underway this fall for MGM. As previously mentioned, this project won't be a biopic but rather a comedy very much the way the Three Stooges would have made a comedy back in their day.

Source: Variety

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Wakkidus
1:12AM on 03/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Harrison Ford IS Shemp.
Harrison Ford IS Shemp.
 
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rasagathi
3:09PM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Seriously. Fuck this. A Three Stooges film is like a hack writer releasing 'The Lord of the Rings IV: Back From Across the Sea.' There is nothing to adapt, they were three talented performers, physical comedians whose short films spanned across many genres and storylines. This is simply a way to take a famous name and get audience recognition for yet another shitty comedy. I say, make the...
Seriously. Fuck this. A Three Stooges film is like a hack writer releasing 'The Lord of the Rings IV: Back From Across the Sea.' There is nothing to adapt, they were three talented performers, physical comedians whose short films spanned across many genres and storylines. This is simply a way to take a famous name and get audience recognition for yet another shitty comedy. I say, make the movie, but remove any reference to The Three Stooges. It's disrespectful. They are finally releasing all the shorts on DVD (there are 12 years available so far, and I own them all). Watch those, buy those, but fuck this.
 
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TBagNUrMom
1:55PM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
BIZARRE CASTING
I'm with Dano, I'm a die hard 3S fan and if you ain't down with Stooges, you ain't sh**! I hope they do this right and with that amount of talent there is no reason not too. This project has been mentioned for years and I can't wait. Carey's comedy has been lacking of late, so let's see if he's still got it. HEY MOE!
I'm with Dano, I'm a die hard 3S fan and if you ain't down with Stooges, you ain't sh**! I hope they do this right and with that amount of talent there is no reason not too. This project has been mentioned for years and I can't wait. Carey's comedy has been lacking of late, so let's see if he's still got it. HEY MOE!
 
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DanoTehWolfman
1:02PM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Potential for Greatness!!!
I think this could work. Look at it this way... Remember how amazing Dumb and Dumber was when it first came out. It was just a decent comedy. The directors have had time to develop their skill and these actors have the chops to really make a killer movie. I'm keeping an eye on this movie.
I think this could work. Look at it this way... Remember how amazing Dumb and Dumber was when it first came out. It was just a decent comedy. The directors have had time to develop their skill and these actors have the chops to really make a killer movie. I'm keeping an eye on this movie.
 
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Minacious
7:02AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hell, why not. It certainly could have been a lot worse. I am a huge Stooges fan, so I'm hoping for Gold.
Hell, why not. It certainly could have been a lot worse. I am a huge Stooges fan, so I'm hoping for Gold.
 
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fury159
4:12AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Inspired casting, but if it's official, then I want whatever drugs the farrelly's are dishing...
Inspired casting, but if it's official, then I want whatever drugs the farrelly's are dishing...
 
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WalterKovacs
2:57AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Farrelly's have been hit or miss (mostly miss) so far this decade. The casting is outrageous though, I'm almost in shock.
The Farrelly's have been hit or miss (mostly miss) so far this decade. The casting is outrageous though, I'm almost in shock.
 
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HessenRoots
1:42AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I was really hoping for a biopic. eh.
I was really hoping for a biopic. eh.
 
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lt,da
1:21AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
I am so fucking pumped for this! WOOT!
I am so fucking pumped for this! WOOT!
 
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joedissmore
12:54AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yeah, I dig it, but will it stay?!?!?!
Sure, sounds like great news, but Fall is pretty far off and I'll be surprised if there isn't casting changes along the way and we end up with Kutcher, Stiffler (can't, nor do I want to, remember the actors name who played him), and Zac Efron. I hope that's NOT the case, but I am stoked to hear the news....IF indeed it is true and IF it doesn't completely change. I'm a bit of a cynic, can you...
Sure, sounds like great news, but Fall is pretty far off and I'll be surprised if there isn't casting changes along the way and we end up with Kutcher, Stiffler (can't, nor do I want to, remember the actors name who played him), and Zac Efron. I hope that's NOT the case, but I am stoked to hear the news....IF indeed it is true and IF it doesn't completely change. I'm a bit of a cynic, can you tell?
 
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writer19
12:20AM on 03/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
if this is true,

it would be...

THE GREATEST PIECE OF CINEMA EVER!!
if this is true,

it would be...

THE GREATEST PIECE OF CINEMA EVER!!
 
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NuclearMisfit
11:38PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The first words out of my mouth after reading this was wow. Just amazing.
The first words out of my mouth after reading this was wow. Just amazing.
 
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Dr.Frankenstein
11:21PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Are U serious?
Wow......This is the most shocking & surprising film news I've heard thus far in 2009.
Wow......This is the most shocking & surprising film news I've heard thus far in 2009.
 
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Call me Indiana
11:19PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I second JediteX. I'll let the red border do the rest of the talking.
I second JediteX. I'll let the red border do the rest of the talking.
 
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nodirectionhome
10:04PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
HUNGLOWMAN-- DOUCHE !
No shit Del Toro is latin. My point was Hollywood generally attempts to make old properties cool either by changing the color of the characters or placing them in an urban enviroment. As for Gibsons involvement the guy is a noted huge fan and produced a TV biopic--DURRR! And what does the religious preference of The Stooges have anything to do with my comment, you Anti-Semite. Next time know...
No shit Del Toro is latin. My point was Hollywood generally attempts to make old properties cool either by changing the color of the characters or placing them in an urban enviroment. As for Gibsons involvement the guy is a noted huge fan and produced a TV biopic--DURRR! And what does the religious preference of The Stooges have anything to do with my comment, you Anti-Semite. Next time know something about the subject before you type, ass !
 
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Hunglowman
8:28PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
nodirectionhomejackass
you were worried the farelly's would be strong-armed into making them black or latino...



dumbass, benecio Del toro is latino. durrr



and the stooges were all jewish... guess the farelly's got strongarmed all right, but in a different racial direction.



figures a dunce like you would shout out mel gibson after statements like that.
you were worried the farelly's would be strong-armed into making them black or latino...



dumbass, benecio Del toro is latino. durrr



and the stooges were all jewish... guess the farelly's got strongarmed all right, but in a different racial direction.



figures a dunce like you would shout out mel gibson after statements like that.
 
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ANTI
8:14PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hey How About?
they should get Michael Chiklis as Curly just like in that made for tv movie.
they should get Michael Chiklis as Curly just like in that made for tv movie.
 
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emjoi
8:02PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dunno yet.
Things like this can get so "High Concept"... they work so hard on the Image, that they forget to be funny.



It has to be set in the 1930's. If it is going to be brought into the 21st century, then just do another Dumb and Dumber.

Things like this can get so "High Concept"... they work so hard on the Image, that they forget to be funny.



It has to be set in the 1930's. If it is going to be brought into the 21st century, then just do another Dumb and Dumber.

 
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Acerbus III
8:00PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
forgetting...
I think many of you are forgetting...the 3 Stooges aren't funny. Why would they suddenly be funny with great DRAMATIC actors playing the parts? It's going to be grunting (Del Toro) screeching (Carey) and pontificating (Penn)...while they all slap each other and pull hair like bitches. Where's the funny?
I think many of you are forgetting...the 3 Stooges aren't funny. Why would they suddenly be funny with great DRAMATIC actors playing the parts? It's going to be grunting (Del Toro) screeching (Carey) and pontificating (Penn)...while they all slap each other and pull hair like bitches. Where's the funny?
 
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tec333
6:25PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
So Confused!
I think I actually like this idea but I don't know. This is going to be touch and go! I will say something; I will be in line opening day because this is either going to an amazing comedy masterpiece or a terrific flop of cosmic proportions! The trailer will also be my most anticipated of all time
I think I actually like this idea but I don't know. This is going to be touch and go! I will say something; I will be in line opening day because this is either going to an amazing comedy masterpiece or a terrific flop of cosmic proportions! The trailer will also be my most anticipated of all time
 
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JediteX
6:02PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I wonder how Sean Penn is going to push his political views down our throat in this movie?
I wonder how Sean Penn is going to push his political views down our throat in this movie?
 
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biff_debris
6:00PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Why should Carrey have to gain weight? Eddie Murphy didn't have to for The Nutty Professor. And any doubts about del Toro should be resolved after seeing Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas...
Why should Carrey have to gain weight? Eddie Murphy didn't have to for The Nutty Professor. And any doubts about del Toro should be resolved after seeing Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas...
 
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sbunn10
5:55PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
how can this work? hmm.
how can this work? hmm.
 
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track100
5:08PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
40 lbs?
Carrey is a tall bastard. He's going to have to gain between 70 and 90 lbs to look as big as Curely, especial if he wants his head to look fat.



Who's going to play Shemp, Joe, and Curely Joe?
Carrey is a tall bastard. He's going to have to gain between 70 and 90 lbs to look as big as Curely, especial if he wants his head to look fat.



Who's going to play Shemp, Joe, and Curely Joe?
 
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deja vu
4:41PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
or-

they could just create their own comedy trio.
or-

they could just create their own comedy trio.
 
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Conz
4:34PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
if Benicio and Penn
signed on to a Farrelly bros scripted movie, then this is going to be amazing, simple as that. Jim Carrey is gonna own that role, cant wait to see him fat
signed on to a Farrelly bros scripted movie, then this is going to be amazing, simple as that. Jim Carrey is gonna own that role, cant wait to see him fat
 
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Conz
4:18PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
if Benicio and Penn
signed on to a Farrelly bros scripted movie, then this is going to be amazing, simple as that. Jim Carrey is gonna own that role, cant wait to see him fat
signed on to a Farrelly bros scripted movie, then this is going to be amazing, simple as that. Jim Carrey is gonna own that role, cant wait to see him fat
 
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the_jer
4:17PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't care what any of you say, that has to be the most insanely brilliant cast I've ever read, whether it's true or not. Don't underestimate the choices. Everyone here thinks that they're the experts on who should and should not play these roles. I get it. I'm sure most of you guys grew up watching the old Stooges shorts, and you have your own ideas of who would play the perfect roles....
I don't care what any of you say, that has to be the most insanely brilliant cast I've ever read, whether it's true or not. Don't underestimate the choices. Everyone here thinks that they're the experts on who should and should not play these roles. I get it. I'm sure most of you guys grew up watching the old Stooges shorts, and you have your own ideas of who would play the perfect roles. But this could be incredible. You take three great actors and give them very challenging roles like this, and you got yourself the beginnings of a great movie. And just to remind everyone of how strange casting could surprise you, how many of you originally thought that Heath Ledger as the Joker was a terrible decision? I know I did at first.
 
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Zombie Platypus
4:04PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If this is really real...
...and actually happens as an honest to God comedy starring these three folks, I think my head just might explode...
...and actually happens as an honest to God comedy starring these three folks, I think my head just might explode...
 
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Babeto
4:04PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nice...
Don't know why, but I actually like this... BRING IT ON!
Don't know why, but I actually like this... BRING IT ON!
 
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zaika
3:51PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
yeah, wow is right
I don't know what to say. you couldn't get more diverse set of actors for this movie. Farrelly's have balls that's for sure.



BTW: Where's Mel Gibson in all this? Didn't he go all apeshit for this at one point?
I don't know what to say. you couldn't get more diverse set of actors for this movie. Farrelly's have balls that's for sure.



BTW: Where's Mel Gibson in all this? Didn't he go all apeshit for this at one point?
 
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nodirectionhome
3:23PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I was worried Farrelly brothers would be strong armed into making the Stooges black or latino; i.e Honeymooners. I hope this lives up to the inspired casting but Im doubtful given Farrellys involvement; would rather see Mel Gibson take the helm.
I was worried Farrelly brothers would be strong armed into making the Stooges black or latino; i.e Honeymooners. I hope this lives up to the inspired casting but Im doubtful given Farrellys involvement; would rather see Mel Gibson take the helm.
 
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studboi69
3:20PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This could be one of the most depressing Three Stooges project, if this is true.
This could be one of the most depressing Three Stooges project, if this is true.
 
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zohan
3:20PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ROR
this funny. this make me raff out roud
this funny. this make me raff out roud
 
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baTATASta
3:17PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
AWESOME
you guys are all nuts! this is great news. Sean Penn is perfect as Larry and Carrey is the king of slapstick (and farrelly bros. are the kings of directing it). the only questionable bit is Del Toro, but im sure he'll nail it.
you guys are all nuts! this is great news. Sean Penn is perfect as Larry and Carrey is the king of slapstick (and farrelly bros. are the kings of directing it). the only questionable bit is Del Toro, but im sure he'll nail it.
 
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davidwbrown1
3:15PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
where can I get some of those drugs you got that is some very good shit
where can I get some of those drugs you got that is some very good shit
 
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Halik
3:14PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The World will end in 2012
this bit of news has now shattered my universe. I honestly can't believe this I'd like to but I think it's the craziest thing as far as movie news goes that I have ever heard.
this bit of news has now shattered my universe. I honestly can't believe this I'd like to but I think it's the craziest thing as far as movie news goes that I have ever heard.
 
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ArtFactoryRadio
3:09PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Is this any more ridiculous than Nicolas Cage as Superman?--Which almost happened, remember!
Is this any more ridiculous than Nicolas Cage as Superman?--Which almost happened, remember!
 
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ReiSoryuh
2:59PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is a rumor. It has to be, could you imagine how horrible this would be.
This is a rumor. It has to be, could you imagine how horrible this would be.
 
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moose1132
2:48PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I didn't think Sean Penn had a sense of humor anymore. Really, I had to double check the date when I saw this headline. I didn't think it was April yet...
I didn't think Sean Penn had a sense of humor anymore. Really, I had to double check the date when I saw this headline. I didn't think it was April yet...
 
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Shaggy89
2:32PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Carrey' gaining 40 lbs for a three stooges movie? I could understand it for something like an Eternal Sunshine type movie but this?
Carrey' gaining 40 lbs for a three stooges movie? I could understand it for something like an Eternal Sunshine type movie but this?
 
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drc5145
2:27PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Are you sure you didn't mean to post this a week from now?
Are you sure you didn't mean to post this a week from now?
 
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mlbrow5
2:25PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Obmulap, did you just say you don't see Sean Penn doing a comedy? Have you ever heard of Fast Times at Ridgemont High? He'll be fine.
Obmulap, did you just say you don't see Sean Penn doing a comedy? Have you ever heard of Fast Times at Ridgemont High? He'll be fine.
 
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dreamfall
2:21PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Is it April fools day already???
Is it April fools day already???
 
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Obmulap
2:18PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sorry I just don't see it. I cannot picture any of these guys in the roles being reported. I especially cannot see Sean Penn doing a comedy. Now if this is a biopic on the Stooges and their life, then maybe.
Sorry I just don't see it. I cannot picture any of these guys in the roles being reported. I especially cannot see Sean Penn doing a comedy. Now if this is a biopic on the Stooges and their life, then maybe.
 
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H-Man
2:16PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh, come on guys...
This has to be a joke! It has to be.
This has to be a joke! It has to be.
 
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M4TCHES
2:14PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YEAH, RIGHT
I don't buy this story for one second. It's all a lie. You just posted a lie on Joblo.com. nice job!
I don't buy this story for one second. It's all a lie. You just posted a lie on Joblo.com. nice job!
 
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PsycheAL
2:12PM on 03/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow
I haven't seen much of the The Stooges but this sounds very cool.
I haven't seen much of the The Stooges but this sounds very cool.
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